PRESS RELEASE
February 2, 2022 Paris La Defense
Precision of Thales following
market rumors
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) has a clear acquisition strategy, focused on strengthening
of its 3 main sectors of activity: aerospace, defence, and security and digital identity.
Thales has no intention of diversifying into markets other than those it already serves, such as those of a global DSE (digital services company).
Following market rumors about Thales’s potential interest in acquiring Atos’ cybersecurity activities, Thales would like to point out that:
- The Group is potentially interested in any asset of cyber security that would be available for sale
- No discussions are ongoing with Atos in this regard.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global high-tech leader that invests in digital and deep tech innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum – to build a future of trust, essential to the development of our societies. The Group offers solutions, services and products that help its customers – companies, organizations, States – in the fields of defence, aeronautics, space, transport and digital identity and security, to fulfill their critical missions by placing people at the heart ofdecisions.
Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020, the Group achieved a turnover of17 billion euros.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT – Thales – Tour Carpe Diem – 31 Place des Corolles – 92098 Paris La Défense Cedex – France – Tel.: +33(0)1 57 77 86 26 – www.thalesgroup.com
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